Todd Stacy’s inaugural Capitol Journal show to air January 7
Alabama Public Television’s public affairs series CAPITOL JOURNAL will begin the new year with its new host, Todd Stacy. Stacy, a Montgomery resident and publisher of Alabama Daily News, is taking over the reins on January 7 after previous host Don Dailey retired in December after 10 years in the anchor’s chair. Stacy will join veteran reporters Karen Goldsmith and Randy Scott as the Alabama Legislature begins its 2022 regular session. “I’m grateful to the Alabama Public Television leadership for their confidence in me to host such a meaningful news space in Alabama politics,” Stacy said. “I grew up watching APT and have enjoyed working with their team professionally over the years. It’s more than a little intimidating to fill the shoes of Don Dailey, who is a mainstay at the State House and universally well respected, but I’m honored by the opportunity and eager to get started.” Stacy is a veteran of both Washington, D.C. and Montgomery politics. He previously worked for former Gov. Bob Riley and former U.S. Rep. Martha Roby. He launched Alabama Daily News in January 2018 and will continue as publisher. Phil Hutcheson, interim executive director and CFO of Alabama Public Television stated, “We are excited to welcome Todd Stacy to the team. Viewers can rely on CAPITOL JOURNAL for straight-forward and balanced coverage of news from Montgomery and around the state and the most in-depth television coverage of the Legislature available.” Guests for this Friday’s show include Senate President Pro Tem Greg Reed, House Minority Leader Anthony Daniels, Finance Director Bill Poole, and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.
Capitol Journal host Don Dailey retiring; Todd Stacy to take over with universal support and congratulations
Don Dailey, host and executive producer for Alabama Public Television’s Capitol Journal, announced he will be retiring at the end of the year. His final broadcast will be Friday, December 17. “For the last decade, it has been a high point of my career to bring Alabamians important news from the Statehouse and the Capitol,” Dailey stated. “It has also been an honor and a privilege to interview leaders from all aspects of state government. I am so very thankful for the opportunities that have been afforded to me by Alabama Public Television, and I look forward to the next chapter of my life.” Before joining APT in 2011, Dailey worked for 25 years in radio news in Birmingham and in the Wiregrass. While in high school, Dailey started his career in a small radio station in Demopolis and worked at stations in Monroeville, Troy, and Montgomery throughout his college years. “I’ve literally been on the air somewhere in Alabama for 40 years,” Dailey commented. Phil Hutcheson, interim executive director for APT, stated, “Don has been a tremendous asset to Alabama Public Television and to the people of our state. We’re grateful for his years of service, and we wish him all the best in whatever he decides to do next.” Todd Stacy will take over as host of Capitol Journal for the 2022 Legislative Session. Stacy, a Montgomery resident, has an extensive background in political communications and is currently the publisher of the Alabama Daily News. News of Stacy taking over as host has been spread on Twitter, with many prominent leaders wishing him well.
